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Merksplas Colony – Colony - Eastern Rampart loop from Rijkevorsel

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Merksplas Colony – Colony - Eastern Rampart loop from Rijkevorsel

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Merksplas Colony – Colony - Eastern Rampart loop from Rijkevorsel

02:30

22.5km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.44 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Looiweg Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Interesting location with historical value.
During the liberation period, September 1944, the Allies crossed the Kempen Canal here.
More explanation on site.

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3.15 km

Kievitsheide

Forest

3.86 km

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Easy to cycle on and off, nice view.

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9.10 km

Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Historical Site

The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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12.0 km

The Basin - Historic Swimming Pool Colony

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Historic Swimming Pool was dug manually by vagrants in the 19th century. The 'Bassin' of yesteryear had the allure of the French Riviera and was only allowed for staff. There was also a sunbathing lawn and a beach. There is now a swimming ban. Some sofas invite you to enjoy. A constructed pedestrian bridge provides the connection over the Ringwal Oost.

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12.0 km

MTB and BMX Track

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technical terrain with many damaged shoulders and jumps.

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12.2 km

Colony - Eastern Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

In order to prevent the increase in escape attempts, a ring moat was dug from 1893, approximately 10 meters wide and almost 7 km long. The marked walk 'The Escape Path' follows this ring moat / ring wall. The historic swimming pool is located on the eastern section. A beautiful walking path, but be aware that it can be quite busy here.

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16.5 km

Blakheide

Forest

20.3 km

Bike Café Cartouche

Highlight • Cafe

It's great to hit the pause button here.
People come, people go and others pedal forward on the track.
Just people watching...

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20.6 km

Northern Section of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

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Less dense "traffic" than the piece between st. Lenaerts and schoten. But less places to take a break aswell.

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

5.78 km

3.45 km

3.22 km

2.57 km

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

5.73 km

2.45 km

2.15 km

308 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 28 July

35°C

14°C

0 %

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Merksplas Colony – Colony - Eastern Rampart loop from Rijkevorsel

Looiweg Drawbridge

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a view of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

Merksplas Colony

The Basin - Historic Swimming Pool Colony

MTB and BMX Track

Colony - Eastern Rampart

Bike Café Cartouche

Northern Section of the Schoten-Dessel Canal

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